ποΈ Lactodorum-Verulamium
Romano-British settlement and archaeological site near St Albans, Hertfordshire
π Fast Facts
- Located near St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
- Dual Romano-British settlement dating to the 1stβ3rd centuries CE
- Lactodorum functioned as a roadside settlement on the Roman road system
- Site accessible to researchers; limited public infrastructure
Lactodorum-Verulamium represents a layered archaeological site reflecting Romano-British settlement patterns during the Imperial period. The site encompasses remains of two distinct communities: Lactodorum, a smaller roadside settlement, and Verulamium, a more substantial urban centre that served as a significant administrative and commercial hub in Roman Britain. Evidence of occupation spans the 1st to 3rd centuries CE, with material culture reflecting both Roman and indigenous British ...